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The Five Types of Perfectionists, with Katherine Morgan Schafler

Afford Anything

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The Differences Between Punishment and Discipline

All five types of perfectionists respond to missteps with self punishment. Perfectionists can also engage in self compassionate response, which is the opposite of punishment. When you're punishing yourself, you're in a maladaptive space. We are in enough pain already. You do not need to manufacture more pain for yourself and that's what a punishment is.

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